Musicman20 Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 After the rather long saga of the last one, I've been in touch with Nick @ Strings & Things waiting for a new HH Ray to hit their stock. They received one virtually to my spec (and what they presume is what was actually meant to be mine, but because it was ordered incorrectly by the store/some kind of mixup, they sent one they had in) a week or so ago. Brand new built in October 2011. Stingray 4 HH / White / Rosewood / Black Pearl Plate / Matching Headstock. Now, as I wanted a Tort or White plate (I already have a Tort Plate) they sent a spare white HH plate as well. Now I have the black pearl one in my hands, Im very impressed, and its staying on. The bass is truely stunning. I had the experience I wanted a few months ago, eg, you open the case, and realise its better than you expected. Excellent quality control, nice weight, very pretty headstock, smooth rosewood board, and everything as it should be (excellent neck join). I know, no pics, no bass, but its late so I don't have time to snap a photo. Put it this way, it has made everything worthwhile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Glad to hear it G, nice when a plan (finally) comes together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 On behalf of the rest of the BassChat membership: THANK THE LORD! glad it's finally sorted Gareth! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted December 12, 2011 Author Share Posted December 12, 2011 Did I mention I accidentally found the last piece of my collection puzzle? EBMM Bongo 5 HH Sky Blue also incoming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus27 Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Oh Gareth, I hate to burst your bubble but I had to sent a Stingray 4 HH / White / Rosewood / Black Pearl Plate / Matching Headstock built in October 2011 back to S&T as it was made from old egg boxes and a bit of sticky back plastic. It looked ok apart from the made in a shed by a guy with a flatcap, a whippet and an fetish for cheese logo on the back but I could just tell it was not right Seriously dude, this is great news, really hope its a winner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted December 12, 2011 Author Share Posted December 12, 2011 I'll get pics up soon. Its beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 This si very good news Gareth, at last you got what you have been waiting for. Very pleased for you and its good news that your year is ending on a high. Shame we have to have threads like the last one though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Wazoo Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 [quote name='Clarky' timestamp='1323727256' post='1466406'] On behalf of the rest of the BassChat membership: THANK THE LORD! glad it's finally sorted Gareth! [/quote] better still [size=8][b]THANKS F//CK FOR THAT![/b][/size] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus27 Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 [quote name='Grand Wazoo' timestamp='1323729920' post='1466433'] better still [size=8][b]THANKS F//CK FOR THAT![/b][/size] [/quote] HAHAHAHAHA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 I don't believe it until we have pics ...... With the OP sitting there with nice satisfied smug grin and mug o' tea..!!! Glad it all worked out, G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obbm Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 You know what we say: [i]"The bass doesn't exist until we see the pics."[/i] Hope it arrives soon On a more serious note I'm glad that you have finally resolved matters to your satisfaction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Horton Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 This sounds fantastic We neeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeed the pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus27 Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 There is a very worrying silence from Gareth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 [quote name='Linus27' timestamp='1323775886' post='1466791'] There is a very worrying silence from Gareth. [/quote] He has probably taken it apart and is getting the neck and body carbon dated lol. Sound like a winner though, good on him, its been a stressful year for him (and us), glad its ending with a good result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Who's waiting for the pics so they can point out a slightly misaligned p/g screw and say to send it back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 [quote name='Ou7shined' timestamp='1323777019' post='1466809'] Who's waiting for the pics so they can point out a slightly misaligned p/g screw and say to send it back. [/quote] Oh great, now he will be inspecting the PG screws Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 If I know G, he'd have been all over this within the hour of delivery and wouldn't have posted unless totally satisfied... can't wait for smug pics.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Hurrah! But as the man said.....[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1323774792' post='1466769'] I don't believe it until we have pics ...... With the OP sitting there with nice satisfied smug grin and mug o' tea..!!! Glad it all worked out, G. [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted December 13, 2011 Author Share Posted December 13, 2011 Going to give it a home rehearsal over the weekend, I hope. I need to start taking photos of my new gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted December 14, 2011 Author Share Posted December 14, 2011 Want to give a big 'thanks' to Nick @ Strings & Things, Mike Fallon @ GAK (exceptional service and great prices). In the future, GAK and Bass Direct will see all of my orders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danhkr Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Yes, c'mon we need pics! Actually don't bother, I'd love a white EBMM with matching headstock and this might just tip me over the edge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom1946 Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 [quote name='Linus27' timestamp='1323729136' post='1466424'] Oh Gareth, I hate to burst your bubble but I had to sent a Stingray 4 HH / White / Rosewood / Black Pearl Plate / Matching Headstock built in October 2011 back to S&T as it was made from old egg boxes and a bit of sticky back plastic. It looked ok apart from the made in a shed by a guy with a flatcap, a whippet and an fetish for cheese logo on the back but I could just tell it was not right Seriously dude, this is great news, really hope its a winner. [/quote] OMG!!!!! you had this one as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oli@bass Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 (edited) Glad you finally received one that meets your specs Oh, and just in case you want to get rid of the white PG, I might be interested. And now, pics.... please! Edited December 15, 2011 by oli@bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismuzz Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Shame I didn't see this topic before now.... I couldn't be happier for you dude! Even despite the major feckups it sounds like you got what you wanted and more cant wait to see the pictures of the ray.... And the bongo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 That's GREAT NEWS, at long last! Really happy for you. Now, like everybody else is saying... "we need photos!!!! we need photos!!!!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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